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When the Bible mentions cities and other geographical locations then you can be guaranteed that they are authentic. When Mormons talk about cities and geographical locations in Central America then you can be guaranteed that it will be a story without any basis.
September 16 - Archaeologists Discover Site of Famous Biblical BattleArticle: Biblical Archeology
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered what they believe to be the site of a biblical city mentioned in the story of David and Goliath.
Charisma News reports that the two-gated city is thought to be around 3,000 years old. Its modern name is Khirbet Qeiyafa and it is in Israel’s Elah Valley.
Archaeologists believe the city was referenced in the Old Testament and that its name during biblical times was Sha’arayim, which is Hebrew for “two gates.” The city is mentioned in 1 Samuel 17: 52 which says, “And the men of Israel and Judah rose with a shout and pursued the Philistines as far as Gath and the gates of Ekron, so that the wounded Philistines fell on the way from Shaaraim as far as Gath and Ekron.”
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